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Glen Aulin to Cold Canyon/Waterwheel permit

Glen Aulin to Cold Canyon/Waterwheel Gear Checklist

What to carry on Glen Aulin to Cold Canyon/Waterwheel, and why. 1 item is written into the permit rules and 3 more are worth the pack space.

4Total Items
1Required
3To bring

What to bring on Glen Aulin to Cold Canyon/Waterwheel

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list. One item is written into the permit rules, and every one of those carries the rule it comes from.

  • Required

    An allowed bear-resistant food canister

    NPS says bears are active and have obtained food from backpackers here

    Permit rule: “Allowed bear-resistant food canisters are required throughout Yosemite Wilderness”

  • Bring

    Water treatment

  • Bring

    Footwear that handles wet polished granite beside the cascades

  • Bring

    A stove

    since fires are prohibited above 9,600 feet

15 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.

Build a shared list

General backcountry gear

Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Glen Aulin to Cold Canyon/Waterwheel — the Yosemite National Park rules for this permit are above.

🎒
Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
🎒
Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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Recommended
BearVault

BV500 Bear Vault

The most popular bear canister for Sierra backpacking. Fits 7 days of food.

2 lbs 9 oz7-day capacityapproved
$89.95
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Recommended
Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z

Lightweight folding carbon poles.

1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Glen Aulin to Cold Canyon/Waterwheel

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
  • •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
  • •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
  • •Check current regulations as some items may be required seasonally.

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